Round Square

Discover & Wonder

Like learning to read, Botanical Literacy begins with an awareness of the world around us. As students progress through the early childhood years at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, Botanical Literacy is developed with experiences and ideas scaffolded from the previous year. Our philosophy encourages students to discover and wonder, through interweaving the inquiry and visible thinking processes, giving them the opportunity to develop deeper understandings throughout their learning. The Power of Inquiry (Kath Murdoch, 2015) advocates for children to be challenged by looking at the big concepts that can be extended from an inquiry. We proudly engage with the environment, using it as our context, to emphasise the thinking and process skills with an understanding of concepts. Alongside learning to read, we seek to prepare our future citizens of the world to be scientifically literate and who will look after our environment.

Mrs Susan Bancroft, Mrs Candice Carlisle, Mrs Jayne Lincoln and Mrs Kerry Grigg :: Early Learning Teachers

Perseverance Sets Sail!

Through Round Square, students had the opportunity to participate in a half-day sail on the STS Leeuwin with students from Scotch College, Penrhos College and Geraldton Grammar School. The experience taught students how to communicate effectively and work together to help sail a traditional tall ship.

Year 6 students reflect on their experiences:

Hazel Ubani :: I first heard about this opportunity through my mother and I decided to participate as it is something that I have never done before. I enjoyed the rope tying bit the most as I learned how to tie lots of different types of knots. For me, getting your harness on was the most difficult part. This experience taught me how to collaborate and work with others to achieve a shared goal. Lilly Offer :: My father told me about this opportunity. I wanted to do this as it was something that I have never done before and both of my siblings have previously participated in. I enjoyed hanging out with all my friends and it was also really fun getting to climb up the front of the boat. The sail helped me be open to new experiences. Ian du Plessis :: I am afraid of heights, so it was a challenge going on the ropes at the front of the ship. It really taught you to persevere when facing your fears. Overall, it was just the best experience ever! You get the opportunity to meet other people from schools all around the state, while learning how to be resilient and how to keep a ship afloat.